Question

Find the rule which gives the number of matchsticks required to make the following matchstick patterns. Use a variable to write the rule.

(a) A pattern of letter T as

(b) A pattern of letter Z as Rationalised 2023-24 ALGEBRA 175

(c) A pattern of letter U as

(d) A pattern of letter V as

(e) A pattern of letter E as

(f) A pattern of letter S as

(g) A pattern of letter A as

Answer 1

The letter ‘T’ and ‘V’ that has pattern 2 , n since 2 matchsticks are used in all these letters.